Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) – Second Post-Study Work stream
This visa is for holders of a first Temporary Graduate visa in the post-study work stream who graduated with a degree from an Australian institution located in a regional area.
Stay
Usually between 1 and 2 years depending on:
- the regional location of the educational institution that you graduated from that led to the grant of your first Temporary Graduate visa in the post-study work stream
- the regional area that you live in as the holder of your first Temporary Graduate visa post-study work stream
Hong Kong passport holders may stay for 5 years.
How long can you stay
This is a temporary visa. The length of your stay in Australia will depend on where you studied and graduated from as the holder of a student visa and where you live as the holder of your first Temporary Graduate visa in the post-study work stream.
If you:
- studied and live in Category 2 area (1 year)
- studied and live in Category 3 area (2 years)
You must
- be under 50 years of age
- hold a Temporary Graduate visa in the post-study work stream as the main applicant
- have a recent degree in a CRICOS-registered course from an education institution based in an eligible designated regional area, that led to the grant of your first Temporary Graduate visa in the post-study work stream
- have lived in an eligible designated regional area for at least 2 years before applying for the second Temporary Graduate visa in the post-study work stream
- have evidence of adequate health insurance for all applicants when you apply
Cost
From AUD650
If you want to get more information about the second Post-Study Work visa, please contact us and we can assist you to apply for this visa.